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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.12 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.12 and 231.10 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.12 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.12 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.12 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 106,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,795.93/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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