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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.15 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.15 and 300.98 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.15 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.15 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.15 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 128,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,860.94/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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