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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.65 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.65 and 261.70 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.65 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.65 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.65 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 121,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,598.91/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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