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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 461.48 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 461.48 and 231.02 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 461.48 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/461.48 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 461.48 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 106,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,609.38/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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