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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 435.70 and 311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 435.70 and 311.60 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 435.70 = 311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/435.70 = 311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 435.70 × 311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 135,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,764.12/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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