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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 465.57 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 465.57 and 233.87 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 465.57 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/465.57 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 465.57 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 108,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882.86/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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