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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.25 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.25 and 232.05 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.25 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.25 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.25 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 99,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,375.41/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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