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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.50 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.50 and 243.56 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.50 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.50 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.50 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 104,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.76/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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