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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.77 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.77 and 282.81 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.77 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.77 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.77 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 131,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,441.60/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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