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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 540.22 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 540.22 and 310.88 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 540.22 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/540.22 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 540.22 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 167,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,943.59/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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