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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 492.60 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 492.60 and 310.14 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 492.60 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/492.60 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 492.60 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 152,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,774.96/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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