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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 431.18 and 229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 431.18 and 229.47 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 431.18 = 229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/431.18 = 229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 431.18 × 229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 98,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,941.73/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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