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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 458.31 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 458.31 and 234.60 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 458.31 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/458.31 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 458.31 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 107,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,519.53/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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