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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 436.47 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 436.47 and 310.15 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 436.47 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/436.47 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 436.47 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 135,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,367.44/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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