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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 428.52 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 428.52 and 232.96 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 428.52 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/428.52 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 428.52 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 99,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,828.02/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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