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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.24 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.24 and 232.47 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.24 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.24 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.24 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 102,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,575.06/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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