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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.49 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.49 and 240.64 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.49 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.49 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.49 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 103,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,110.76/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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