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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 426.52 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 426.52 and 298.16 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 426.52 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/426.52 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 426.52 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 127,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,171.20/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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