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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 428.33 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 428.33 and 199.91 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 428.33 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/428.33 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 428.33 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 85,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,627.95/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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