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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 374.31 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 374.31 and 232.43 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 374.31 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/374.31 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 374.31 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 86,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,999.00/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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