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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 428.75 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 428.75 and 254.90 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 428.75 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/428.75 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 428.75 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 109,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,284.96/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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