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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 582.22 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 582.22 and 311.90 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 582.22 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/582.22 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 582.22 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 181,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,594.42/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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