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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.16 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.16 and 234.88 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.16 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.16 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.16 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 102,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,915.02/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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