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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 431.93 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 431.93 and 234.27 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 431.93 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/431.93 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 431.93 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 101,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,188.83/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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