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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 432.36 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 432.36 and 313.44 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 432.36 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/432.36 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 432.36 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 135,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518.92/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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