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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441 and 231.06 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 101,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,897.46/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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