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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 426.88 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 426.88 and 234.53 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 426.88 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/426.88 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 426.88 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 100,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,116.17/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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