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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 462.02 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 462.02 and 234.47 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 462.02 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/462.02 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 462.02 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 108,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,329.81/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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