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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 425.92 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 425.92 and 231.13 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 425.92 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/425.92 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 425.92 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 98,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,444.24/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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