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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 459.13 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 459.13 and 234.09 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 459.13 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/459.13 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 459.13 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 107,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,477.74/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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