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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.93 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.93 and 306.78 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.93 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.93 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.93 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 142,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,938.01/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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