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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 428.24 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 428.24 and 185.96 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 428.24 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/428.24 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 428.24 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 79,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635.51/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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