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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 428.46 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 428.46 and 232.50 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 428.46 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/428.46 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 428.46 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 99,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,616.95/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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