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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 434.90 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 434.90 and 232.60 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 434.90 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/434.90 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 434.90 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 101,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,157.74/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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