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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 466.50 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 466.50 and 234.57 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 466.50 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/466.50 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 466.50 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 109,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,426.91/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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