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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 431.55 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 431.55 and 229.41 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 431.55 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/431.55 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 431.55 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 99,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001.89/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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