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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 426.87 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 426.87 and 263.31 is: 362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 426.87 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/426.87 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 426.87 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 112,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399.14/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.54

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