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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.15, 432.17 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.15, 432.17 and 235.39 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.15 : 432.17 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.15/432.17 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.15x = 432.17 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.15x = 101,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,728.50/313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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