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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 465.93 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 465.93 and 245.33 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 465.93 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/465.93 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 465.93 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 114,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,306.61/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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