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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.77 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.77 and 303.54 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.77 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.77 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.77 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 129,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,845.31/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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