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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.76 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.76 and 232.50 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.76 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.76 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.76 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 101,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,081.70/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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