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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 468.30 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 468.30 and 304.86 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 468.30 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/468.30 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 468.30 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 142,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,763.60/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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