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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.63 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.63 and 234.65 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.63 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.63 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.63 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 109,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729.38/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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