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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 431.58 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 431.58 and 235.24 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 431.58 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/431.58 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 431.58 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 101,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,524.88/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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