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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 427.62 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 427.62 and 231.14 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 427.62 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/427.62 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 427.62 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 98,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,837.95/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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