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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 473.28 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 473.28 and 310.56 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 473.28 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/473.28 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 473.28 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 146,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,981.84/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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