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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 440.98 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 440.98 and 231.84 is: 319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 440.98 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/440.98 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 440.98 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 102,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,236.80/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.73

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