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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 463.95 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 463.95 and 233.18 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 463.95 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/463.95 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 463.95 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 108,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,180.96/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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