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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 427.44 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 427.44 and 300.70 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 427.44 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/427.44 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 427.44 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 128,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,531.21/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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