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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.55 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.55 and 310.30 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.55 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.55 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.55 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 146,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,942.57/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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