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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 433.29 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 433.29 and 235.99 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 433.29 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/433.29 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 433.29 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 102,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,252.11/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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