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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 465.30 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 465.30 and 278 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 465.30 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/465.30 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 465.30 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 129,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,353.40/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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