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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 428.44 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 428.44 and 210.95 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 428.44 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/428.44 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 428.44 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 90,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,379.42/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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