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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.58, 435.99 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.58, 435.99 and 309.90 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.58 : 435.99 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.58/435.99 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.58x = 435.99 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.58x = 135,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,113.30/314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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