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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 428.93 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 428.93 and 254.68 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 428.93 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/428.93 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 428.93 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 109,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,238.50/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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