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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.19 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.19 and 230.19 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.19 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.19 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.19 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 99,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,485.82/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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