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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 439.83 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 439.83 and 232.07 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 439.83 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/439.83 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 439.83 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 102,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069.15/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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