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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 431.94 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 431.94 and 235.56 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 431.94 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/431.94 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 431.94 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 101,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,747.79/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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