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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 431.13 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 431.13 and 282.68 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 431.13 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/431.13 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 431.13 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 121,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,871.83/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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