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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 462.42 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 462.42 and 231.15 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 462.42 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/462.42 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 462.42 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 106,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,888.38/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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