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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 461.70 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 461.70 and 230.72 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 461.70 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/461.70 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 461.70 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 106,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.12/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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