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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 490.23 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 490.23 and 310.07 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 490.23 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/490.23 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 490.23 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 152,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,005.62/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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