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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 437.94 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 437.94 and 234.51 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 437.94 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/437.94 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 437.94 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 102,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701.31/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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