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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 429.14 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 429.14 and 228.78 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 429.14 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/429.14 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 429.14 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 98,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,177.51/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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