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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 461.94 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 461.94 and 230.92 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 461.94 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/461.94 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 461.94 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 106,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,671.18/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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