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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 471.52 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 471.52 and 311.06 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 471.52 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/471.52 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 471.52 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 146,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,671.01/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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