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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 464.29 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 464.29 and 232.55 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 464.29 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/464.29 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 464.29 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 107,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,971.22/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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