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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 465.12 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 465.12 and 252.32 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 465.12 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/465.12 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 465.12 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 117,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,356.75/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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