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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.80 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.80 and 308.80 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.80 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.80 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.80 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 133,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,031.04/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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