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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.37 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.37 and 262.48 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.37 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.37 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.37 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 122,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,411.30/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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