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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 428.18 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 428.18 and 199.79 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 428.18 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/428.18 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 428.18 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 85,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542.94/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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