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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 467.01 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 467.01 and 234.36 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 467.01 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/467.01 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 467.01 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 109,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,448.46/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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