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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.44 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.44 and 282.05 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.44 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.44 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.44 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 131,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,275.02/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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