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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 428.92 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 428.92 and 240.80 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 428.92 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/428.92 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 428.92 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 103,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,281.19/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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