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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 466.38 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 466.38 and 310.16 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 466.38 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/466.38 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 466.38 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 144,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,652.42/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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