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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 465.42 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 465.42 and 252.22 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 465.42 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/465.42 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 465.42 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 117,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,388.23/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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