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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 460.62 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 460.62 and 230.10 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 460.62 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/460.62 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 460.62 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 105,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,988.66/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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