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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.92 and 232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.92 and 232.15 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.92 = 232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.92 = 232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.92 × 232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 107,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,699.03/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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