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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 431.59 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 431.59 and 230.09 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 431.59 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/431.59 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 431.59 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 99,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,304.99/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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