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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 467.91 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 467.91 and 310.32 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 467.91 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/467.91 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 467.91 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 145,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,201.83/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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