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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435.36 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435.36 and 232.53 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435.36 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435.36 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435.36 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 101,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,234.26/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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