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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 431.46 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 431.46 and 229.98 is: 317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 431.46 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/431.46 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 431.46 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 99,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,227.17/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.43

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