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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 467.56 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 467.56 and 234.74 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 467.56 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/467.56 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 467.56 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 109,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,755.03/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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