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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 462.31 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 462.31 and 301.55 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 462.31 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/462.31 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 462.31 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 139,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,409.58/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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