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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.12 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.12 and 231.32 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.12 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.12 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.12 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 102,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,037.67/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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