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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 434.97 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 434.97 and 232.37 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 434.97 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/434.97 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 434.97 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 101,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,073.44/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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