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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 458.10 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 458.10 and 231.96 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 458.10 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/458.10 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 458.10 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 106,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,260.88/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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