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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 431.87 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 431.87 and 230.12 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 431.87 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/431.87 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 431.87 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 99,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,381.92/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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