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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 436.93 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 436.93 and 234.11 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 436.93 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/436.93 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 436.93 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 102,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287.73/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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