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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 432 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 432 and 230.34 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 432 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/432 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 432 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 99,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,506.88/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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