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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 465.90 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 465.90 and 233.80 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 465.90 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/465.90 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 465.90 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 108,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,927.42/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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