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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 427.07 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 427.07 and 280.85 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 427.07 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/427.07 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 427.07 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 119,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,939.07/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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