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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 437.38 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 437.38 and 234.12 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 437.38 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/437.38 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 437.38 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 102,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,399.41/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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