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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.83 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.83 and 234.09 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.83 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.83 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.83 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 109,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,280.23/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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