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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 467.33 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 467.33 and 289.50 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 467.33 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/467.33 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 467.33 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 135,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,290.59/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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