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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 234.60 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.76 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.76 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.76 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 101,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056.30/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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