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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 459.51 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 459.51 and 234.34 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 459.51 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/459.51 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 459.51 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 107,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.57/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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