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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 428.69 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 428.69 and 271.15 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 428.69 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/428.69 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 428.69 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 116,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,238.90/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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