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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.88 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.88 and 188.28 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.88 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.88 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.88 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 87,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.61/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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