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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 464 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 464 and 265.20 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 464 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/464 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 464 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 123,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,052.80/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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