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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 475.02 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 475.02 and 310.32 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 475.02 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/475.02 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 475.02 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 147,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,408.21/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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