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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 466.58 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 466.58 and 310.10 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 466.58 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/466.58 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 466.58 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 144,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,684.91/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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