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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 432.28 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 432.28 and 310.54 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 432.28 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/432.28 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 432.28 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 134,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,240.23/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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