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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 429.04 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 429.04 and 245.98 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 429.04 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/429.04 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 429.04 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 105,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535.26/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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