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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 460.13 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 460.13 and 230.58 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 460.13 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/460.13 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 460.13 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 106,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,096.92/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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