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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 436.01 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 436.01 and 233.12 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 436.01 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/436.01 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 436.01 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 101,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,641.49/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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