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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 431.78 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 431.78 and 230.10 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 431.78 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/431.78 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 431.78 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 99,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,352.58/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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