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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 466.97 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 466.97 and 233.63 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 466.97 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/466.97 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 466.97 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 109,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,094.70/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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