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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 460.27 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 460.27 and 230.29 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 460.27 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/460.27 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 460.27 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 105,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,996.01/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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