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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.98 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.98 and 309.90 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.98 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.98 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.98 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 134,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,490.40/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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