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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.97 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.97 and 232.26 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.97 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.97 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.97 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 75,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245.27/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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