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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 431.31 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 431.31 and 234.22 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 431.31 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/431.31 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 431.31 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 101,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,021.43/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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