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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 462.60 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 462.60 and 234.90 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 462.60 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/462.60 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 462.60 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 108,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,664.74/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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