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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 429.18 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 429.18 and 232.46 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 429.18 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/429.18 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 429.18 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 99,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,767.18/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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