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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.93 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.93 and 230.41 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.93 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.93 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.93 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 99,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,751.40/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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