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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 428.13 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 428.13 and 228.03 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 428.13 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/428.13 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 428.13 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 97,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,626.48/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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