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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 463.28 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 463.28 and 230.60 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 463.28 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/463.28 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 463.28 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 106,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,828.90/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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