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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 435.50 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 435.50 and 310.30 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 435.50 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/435.50 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 435.50 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 135,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,135.65/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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