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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.08 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.08 and 302.24 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.08 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.08 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.08 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 140,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,565.78/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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