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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 432.18 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 432.18 and 285 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 432.18 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/432.18 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 432.18 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 123,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,171.30/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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