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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 432.24 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 432.24 and 234.61 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 432.24 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/432.24 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 432.24 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 101,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,404.49/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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