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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.25 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.25 and 234.53 is: 323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.25 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.25 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.25 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 102,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,549.34/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.74

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