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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 462.72 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 462.72 and 231.50 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 462.72 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/462.72 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 462.72 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 107,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,119.68/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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