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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 428.49 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 428.49 and 301.24 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 428.49 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/428.49 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 428.49 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 129,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,078.33/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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