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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 428.70 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 428.70 and 232.16 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 428.70 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/428.70 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 428.70 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 99,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,526.99/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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