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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 432.56 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 432.56 and 230.62 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 432.56 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/432.56 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 432.56 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 99,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,756.99/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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