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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.92 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.92 and 232.32 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.92 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.92 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.92 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 99,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414.37/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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