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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 428.54 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 428.54 and 255.36 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 428.54 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/428.54 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 428.54 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 109,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,431.97/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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