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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.64 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.64 and 230.52 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.64 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.64 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.64 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 98,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,118.53/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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