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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 425.49 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 425.49 and 230.82 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 425.49 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/425.49 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 425.49 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 98,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211.60/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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