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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.14 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.14 and 230.45 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.14 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.14 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.14 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 99,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,583.35/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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