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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 429.18 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 429.18 and 300.69 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 429.18 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/429.18 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 429.18 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 129,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,050.13/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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