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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 428.48 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 428.48 and 240.40 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 428.48 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/428.48 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 428.48 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 103,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006.59/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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