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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 465.44 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 465.44 and 302.56 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 465.44 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/465.44 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 465.44 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 140,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,823.53/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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