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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 464.13 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 464.13 and 232.54 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 464.13 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/464.13 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 464.13 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 107,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,927.63/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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