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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 434.70 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 434.70 and 232.20 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 434.70 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/434.70 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 434.70 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 100,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,937.34/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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