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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 428.82 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 428.82 and 228.53 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 428.82 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/428.82 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 428.82 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 97,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,998.23/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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