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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 428.61 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 428.61 and 245.34 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 428.61 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/428.61 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 428.61 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 105,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,155.18/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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