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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 467.70 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 467.70 and 296.04 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 467.70 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/467.70 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 467.70 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 138,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,457.91/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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