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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 464.72 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 464.72 and 291.08 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 464.72 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/464.72 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 464.72 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 135,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,270.70/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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