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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 477.54 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 477.54 and 310.22 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 477.54 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/477.54 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 477.54 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 148,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,142.46/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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