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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 466.22 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 466.22 and 276.48 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 466.22 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/466.22 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 466.22 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 128,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,901.20/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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