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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 465.35 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 465.35 and 234.18 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 465.35 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/465.35 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 465.35 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 108,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,974.49/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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