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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 428.43 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 428.43 and 283.30 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 428.43 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/428.43 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 428.43 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 121,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,374.22/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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