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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 435.08 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 435.08 and 232.64 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 435.08 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/435.08 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 435.08 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 101,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,217.01/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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