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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 426.37 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 426.37 and 254.92 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 426.37 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/426.37 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 426.37 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 108,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,690.24/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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