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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 465.35 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 465.35 and 233.69 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 465.35 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/465.35 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 465.35 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 108,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,744.15/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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