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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 439.95 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 439.95 and 231.39 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 439.95 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/439.95 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 439.95 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 101,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.03/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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