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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 432.52 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 432.52 and 230.53 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 432.52 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/432.52 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 432.52 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 99,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705.52/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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