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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 461.48 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 461.48 and 234.59 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 461.48 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/461.48 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 461.48 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 108,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,255.11/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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