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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 465.72 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 465.72 and 299.13 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 465.72 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/465.72 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 465.72 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 139,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,307.96/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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