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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 467.74 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 467.74 and 292.12 is: 440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 467.74 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/467.74 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 467.74 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 136,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636.21/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.25

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