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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 440.30 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 440.30 and 231.33 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 440.30 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/440.30 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 440.30 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 101,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,853.44/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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