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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 349.46 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 349.46 and 231.30 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 349.46 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/349.46 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 349.46 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 80,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,830.10/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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