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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 425.45 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 425.45 and 230.02 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 425.45 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/425.45 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 425.45 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 97,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860.95/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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