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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 466.49 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 466.49 and 233.90 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 466.49 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/466.49 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 466.49 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 109,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,110.84/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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