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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 467.62 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 467.62 and 234.24 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 467.62 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/467.62 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 467.62 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 109,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,536.92/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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