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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 428.28 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 428.28 and 240.14 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 428.28 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/428.28 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 428.28 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 102,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847.16/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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