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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.08 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.08 and 234.64 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.08 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.08 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.08 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 101,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,383.25/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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