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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.65 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.65 and 228.93 is: 315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.65 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.65 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.65 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 98,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,587.09/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.69

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