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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 428.70 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 428.70 and 204.48 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 428.70 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/428.70 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 428.70 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 87,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,660.58/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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