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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.92 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.92 and 310.38 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.92 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.92 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.92 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 154,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,234.03/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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