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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 475.35 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 475.35 and 310.86 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 475.35 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/475.35 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 475.35 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 147,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,767.30/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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