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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 426.42 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 426.42 and 231.56 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 426.42 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/426.42 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 426.42 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 98,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741.82/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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