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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 428.28 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 428.28 and 251.65 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 428.28 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/428.28 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 428.28 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 107,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.66/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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