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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 465.48 and 290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 465.48 and 290.97 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 465.48 = 290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/465.48 = 290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 465.48 × 290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 135,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,440.72/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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