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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 432.12 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 432.12 and 234.76 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 432.12 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/432.12 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 432.12 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 101,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,444.49/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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