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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.82 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.82 and 234.88 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.82 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.82 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.82 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 109,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,881.56/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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