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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 432.34 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 432.34 and 310.03 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 432.34 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/432.34 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 432.34 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 134,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036.51/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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