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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 427.80 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 427.80 and 231.46 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 427.80 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/427.80 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 427.80 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 99,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,018.39/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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