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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 462.84 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 462.84 and 231.66 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 462.84 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/462.84 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 462.84 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 107,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,221.51/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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