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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 468.48 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 468.48 and 308.73 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 468.48 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/468.48 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 468.48 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 144,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,633.83/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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