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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 465.84 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 465.84 and 238.34 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 465.84 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/465.84 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 465.84 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 111,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.98/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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