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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 435.87 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 435.87 and 228.86 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 435.87 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/435.87 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 435.87 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 99,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,753.21/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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