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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 440.79 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 440.79 and 231.28 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 440.79 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/440.79 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 440.79 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 101,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945.91/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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