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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 437.38 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 437.38 and 310.90 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 437.38 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/437.38 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 437.38 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 135,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,981.44/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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