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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 468.62 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 468.62 and 234.73 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 468.62 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/468.62 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 468.62 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 109,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,996.50/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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