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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.40 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.40 and 282.96 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.40 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.40 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.40 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 131,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,406.62/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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