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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 433 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 433 and 310.32 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 433 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/433 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 433 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 134,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,368.56/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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