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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 431.22 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 431.22 and 234.50 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 431.22 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/431.22 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 431.22 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 101,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,121.09/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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