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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 429.15 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 429.15 and 233 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 429.15 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/429.15 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 429.15 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 99,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,991.95/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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