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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.54 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.54 and 262.12 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.54 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.54 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.54 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 122,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027.34/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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