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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 466.65 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 466.65 and 307.99 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 466.65 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/466.65 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 466.65 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 143,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,723.53/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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