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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 465.93 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 465.93 and 234.50 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 465.93 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/465.93 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 465.93 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 109,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,258.26/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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