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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 497.62 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 497.62 and 310.48 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 497.62 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/497.62 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 497.62 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 154,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,501.06/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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