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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.53, 428.51 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.53, 428.51 and 228.00 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.53 : 428.51 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.53/428.51 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.53x = 428.51 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.53x = 97,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,698.76/310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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