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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.79, 433.94 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.79, 433.94 and 231.76 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.79 : 433.94 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.79/433.94 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.79x = 433.94 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.79x = 100,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,566.88/314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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