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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 429.57 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 429.57 and 309.03 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 429.57 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/429.57 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 429.57 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 132,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,750.02/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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