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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 469.80 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 469.80 and 310.68 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 469.80 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/469.80 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 469.80 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 145,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,957.46/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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