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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 428.28 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 428.28 and 240.35 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 428.28 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/428.28 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 428.28 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 102,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,934.96/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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