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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.65 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.65 and 230.87 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.65 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.65 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.65 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 99,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,885.91/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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