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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 464.22 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 464.22 and 231.81 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 464.22 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/464.22 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 464.22 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 107,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,610.84/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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