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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.91 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.91 and 251.24 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.91 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.91 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.91 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 107,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,759.35/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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