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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.47, 485.25 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.47, 485.25 and 310.51 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.47 : 485.25 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.47/485.25 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.47x = 485.25 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.47x = 150,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,674.98/323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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