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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 467.52 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 467.52 and 234 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 467.52 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/467.52 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 467.52 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 109,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,399.68/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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