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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.81, 433.31 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.81, 433.31 and 235.27 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.81 : 433.31 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.81/433.31 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.81x = 433.31 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.81x = 101,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,944.84/313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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