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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 324.74 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 324.74 and 231.44 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 324.74 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/324.74 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 324.74 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 75,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,157.83/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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