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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.93 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.93 and 234.08 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.93 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.93 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.93 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 109,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,064.89/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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