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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.71 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.71 and 234.10 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.71 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.71 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.71 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 107,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852.21/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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