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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 438.62 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 438.62 and 234.50 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 438.62 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/438.62 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 438.62 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 102,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,853.02/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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