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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 434.97 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 434.97 and 232.59 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 434.97 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/434.97 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 434.97 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 101,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,166.33/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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