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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.52 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.52 and 234.83 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.52 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.52 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.52 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 101,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569.17/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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