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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 431.17 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 431.17 and 234.18 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 431.17 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/431.17 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 431.17 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 100,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,971.39/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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