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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 428.31 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 428.31 and 231.52 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 428.31 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/428.31 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 428.31 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 99,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162.33/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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