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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.82 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.82 and 232.36 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.82 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.82 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.82 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 102,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428.94/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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