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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 461.10 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 461.10 and 234.34 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 461.10 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/461.10 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 461.10 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 108,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,054.17/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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