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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 432.79 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 432.79 and 234.89 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 432.79 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/432.79 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 432.79 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 101,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,658.04/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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