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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 429.90 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 429.90 and 253.92 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 429.90 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/429.90 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 429.90 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 109,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,160.21/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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