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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 435.81 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 435.81 and 232.91 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 435.81 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/435.81 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 435.81 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 101,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,504.51/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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