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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 426.83 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 426.83 and 231.14 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 426.83 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/426.83 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 426.83 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 98,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,654.20/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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