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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 431.31 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 431.31 and 230 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 431.31 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/431.31 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 431.31 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 99,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201.30/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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