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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 466.10 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 466.10 and 234.20 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 466.10 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/466.10 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 466.10 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 109,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,158.87/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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