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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 463.26 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 463.26 and 233.32 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 463.26 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/463.26 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 463.26 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 108,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,087.82/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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