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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.56 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.56 and 310.80 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.56 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.56 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.56 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 134,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,750.45/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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