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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 462.40 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 462.40 and 231.24 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 462.40 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/462.40 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 462.40 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 106,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,925.38/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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