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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 427.82 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 427.82 and 303.66 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 427.82 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/427.82 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 427.82 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 129,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,910.30/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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