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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.27, 460.30 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.27, 460.30 and 230.32 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.27 : 460.30 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.27/460.30 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.27x = 460.30 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.27x = 106,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,016.73/307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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