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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 429.16 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 429.16 and 232.28 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 429.16 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/429.16 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 429.16 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 99,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,685.28/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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