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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 432.87 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 432.87 and 235.28 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 432.87 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/432.87 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 432.87 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 101,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,843.49/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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