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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 427.22 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 427.22 and 263.40 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 427.22 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/427.22 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 427.22 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 112,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528.43/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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