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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.18 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.18 and 229.62 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.18 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.18 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.18 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 99,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007.55/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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