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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.03 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.03 and 234.04 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.03 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.03 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.03 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 107,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,664.99/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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