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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.82 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.82 and 230.76 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.82 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.82 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.82 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 106,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569.58/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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