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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 472.39 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 472.39 and 300.88 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 472.39 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/472.39 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 472.39 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 142,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,132.70/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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