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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 431.52 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 431.52 and 233.02 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 431.52 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/431.52 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 431.52 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 100,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.34/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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