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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 433.40 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 433.40 and 231.36 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 433.40 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/433.40 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 433.40 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 100,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,270.27/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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