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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 429.56 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 429.56 and 232.56 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 429.56 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/429.56 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 429.56 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 99,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897.31/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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