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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.40, 431.14 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.40, 431.14 and 234.64 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.40 : 431.14 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.40/431.14 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.40x = 431.14 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.40x = 101,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,162.69/312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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