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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 428.74 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 428.74 and 240.76 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 428.74 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/428.74 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 428.74 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 103,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,223.44/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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