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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 428.32 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 428.32 and 240.36 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 428.32 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/428.32 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 428.32 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 102,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,951.00/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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