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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 427.95 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 427.95 and 264.08 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 427.95 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/427.95 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 427.95 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 113,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014.11/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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