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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 464.48 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 464.48 and 261.22 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 464.48 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/464.48 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 464.48 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 121,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,331.47/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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