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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 428.23 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 428.23 and 258.06 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 428.23 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/428.23 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 428.23 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 110,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,506.25/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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