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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 428.58 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 428.58 and 232.32 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 428.58 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/428.58 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 428.58 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 99,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,567.71/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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