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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 466.62 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 466.62 and 189.32 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 466.62 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/466.62 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 466.62 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 88,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,340.50/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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