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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.16 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.16 and 301.94 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.16 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.16 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.16 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 140,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450.41/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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