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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 431.82 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 431.82 and 234.24 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 431.82 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/431.82 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 431.82 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 101,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,148.34/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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