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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 458.97 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 458.97 and 234.34 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 458.97 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/458.97 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 458.97 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 107,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,555.03/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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