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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 428.49 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 428.49 and 240.29 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 428.49 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/428.49 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 428.49 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 102,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,961.86/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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