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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 466.06 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 466.06 and 233.33 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 466.06 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/466.06 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 466.06 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 108,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,745.78/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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