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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.93, 436.96 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.93, 436.96 and 232.64 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.93 : 436.96 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.93/436.96 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.93x = 436.96 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.93x = 101,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,654.45/316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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