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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 432.60 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 432.60 and 235.52 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 432.60 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/432.60 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 432.60 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 101,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,885.95/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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