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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 428.49 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 428.49 and 240.65 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 428.49 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/428.49 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 428.49 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 103,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,116.12/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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