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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 461.94 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 461.94 and 231.44 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 461.94 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/461.94 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 461.94 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 106,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,911.39/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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