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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 428.34 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 428.34 and 207.04 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 428.34 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/428.34 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 428.34 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 88,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,683.51/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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