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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 426.14 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 426.14 and 230.06 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 426.14 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/426.14 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 426.14 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 98,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,035.50/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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