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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 426.96 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 426.96 and 292.32 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 426.96 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/426.96 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 426.96 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 124,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,808.95/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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