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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 435.03 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 435.03 and 232.73 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 435.03 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/435.03 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 435.03 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 101,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,244.53/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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