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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 427.74 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 427.74 and 281.34 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 427.74 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/427.74 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 427.74 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 120,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,340.37/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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