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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 466.47 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 466.47 and 233.90 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 466.47 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/466.47 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 466.47 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 109,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,106.75/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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