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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 436.66 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 436.66 and 310.68 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 436.66 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/436.66 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 436.66 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 135,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,660.75/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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