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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 440.53 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 440.53 and 230.91 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 440.53 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/440.53 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 440.53 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 101,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,722.78/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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