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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 431.18 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 431.18 and 229.51 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 431.18 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/431.18 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 431.18 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 98,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,960.12/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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