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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 467.07 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 467.07 and 234.38 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 467.07 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/467.07 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 467.07 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 109,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,471.87/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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