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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 432.92 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 432.92 and 235.40 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 432.92 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/432.92 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 432.92 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 101,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,907.11/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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