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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 431.24 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 431.24 and 229.78 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 431.24 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/431.24 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 431.24 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 99,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,090.33/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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