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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 467.78 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 467.78 and 234.78 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 467.78 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/467.78 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 467.78 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 109,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,824.21/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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