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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 320.34 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 320.34 and 228.93 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 320.34 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/320.34 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 320.34 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 73,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.44/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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