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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 428.33 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 428.33 and 232.04 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 428.33 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/428.33 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 428.33 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 99,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,386.39/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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