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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 430.07 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 430.07 and 314.10 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 430.07 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/430.07 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 430.07 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 135,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,083.42/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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