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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 485.74 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 485.74 and 310.39 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 485.74 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/485.74 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 485.74 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 150,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,768.84/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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