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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 428.15 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 428.15 and 227.42 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 428.15 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/428.15 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 428.15 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 97,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,369.81/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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