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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 462.17 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 462.17 and 234.70 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 462.17 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/462.17 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 462.17 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 108,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,470.73/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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