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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 467.38 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 467.38 and 234.10 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 467.38 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/467.38 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 467.38 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 109,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,413.66/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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