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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 438.12 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 438.12 and 234.53 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 438.12 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/438.12 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 438.12 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 102,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,752.28/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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