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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 428.32 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 428.32 and 227.48 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 428.32 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/428.32 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 428.32 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 97,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,434.23/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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