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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 435.78 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 435.78 and 233.18 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 435.78 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/435.78 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 435.78 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 101,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,615.18/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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