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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 476.71 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 476.71 and 310.52 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 476.71 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/476.71 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 476.71 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 148,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027.99/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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