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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.24 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.24 and 231.48 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.24 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.24 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.24 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 75,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,055.08/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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