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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 440.88 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 440.88 and 232.40 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 440.88 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/440.88 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 440.88 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 102,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,460.51/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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