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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 433.59 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 433.59 and 234.52 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 433.59 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/433.59 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 433.59 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 101,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,684.44/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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