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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 431.28 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 431.28 and 234.24 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 431.28 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/431.28 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 431.28 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 101,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,023.03/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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