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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 440.63 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 440.63 and 232.23 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 440.63 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/440.63 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 440.63 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 102,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,326.34/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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