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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 468.13 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 468.13 and 302.56 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 468.13 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/468.13 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 468.13 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 141,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,637.41/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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