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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 469.71 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 469.71 and 310.68 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 469.71 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/469.71 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 469.71 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 145,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,929.50/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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