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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 425.92 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 425.92 and 231.36 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 425.92 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/425.92 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 425.92 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 98,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,540.85/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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