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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 464.89 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 464.89 and 245.09 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 464.89 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/464.89 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 464.89 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 113,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,939.89/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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