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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 495.96 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 495.96 and 310.43 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 495.96 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/495.96 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 495.96 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 153,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,960.24/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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