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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 465.35 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 465.35 and 299.43 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 465.35 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/465.35 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 465.35 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 139,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,338.25/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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