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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 465.15 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 465.15 and 252.05 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 465.15 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/465.15 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 465.15 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 117,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,241.06/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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