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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 428.44 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 428.44 and 205.51 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 428.44 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/428.44 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 428.44 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 88,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,048.79/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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