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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 466.44 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 466.44 and 310.80 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 466.44 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/466.44 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 466.44 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 144,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969.55/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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