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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.84 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.84 and 305.36 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.84 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.84 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.84 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 142,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,248.90/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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