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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 464.90 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 464.90 and 288.68 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 464.90 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/464.90 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 464.90 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 134,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,203.56/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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