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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.26, 436.66 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.26, 436.66 and 310.88 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.26 : 436.66 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.26/436.66 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.26x = 436.66 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.26x = 135,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,748.86/314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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