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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 465.78 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 465.78 and 233.55 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 465.78 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/465.78 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 465.78 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 108,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,782.92/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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