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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 460.63 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 460.63 and 230.70 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 460.63 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/460.63 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 460.63 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 106,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,267.34/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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