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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 425.10 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 425.10 and 230.68 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 425.10 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/425.10 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 425.10 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 98,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,062.07/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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