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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 470.03 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 470.03 and 310.06 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 470.03 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/470.03 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 470.03 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 145,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,737.50/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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