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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.80 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.80 and 231.12 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.80 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.80 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.80 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 100,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,259.86/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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