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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 435.28 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 435.28 and 232.47 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 435.28 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/435.28 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 435.28 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 101,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,186.20/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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