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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 464.81 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 464.81 and 308.26 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 464.81 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/464.81 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 464.81 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 143,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,281.94/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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