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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 464.70 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 464.70 and 233.70 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 464.70 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/464.70 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 464.70 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 108,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,600.39/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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