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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 430.02 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 430.02 and 233.28 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 430.02 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/430.02 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 430.02 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 100,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,315.27/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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