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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 433.62 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 433.62 and 231.66 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 433.62 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/433.62 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 433.62 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 100,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,452.41/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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