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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 425.80 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 425.80 and 230.27 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 425.80 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/425.80 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 425.80 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 98,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,046.26/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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