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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 463.14 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 463.14 and 235.50 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 463.14 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/463.14 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 463.14 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 109,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,069.47/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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