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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 428.94 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 428.94 and 206.18 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 428.94 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/428.94 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 428.94 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 88,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,438.85/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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