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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 463.94 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 463.94 and 231.63 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 463.94 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/463.94 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 463.94 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 107,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462.42/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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