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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 461.92 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 461.92 and 231.72 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 461.92 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/461.92 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 461.92 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 107,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,036.10/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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