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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 440.78 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 440.78 and 232.17 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 440.78 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/440.78 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 440.78 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 102,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,334.73/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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