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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 427.17 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 427.17 and 230.78 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 427.17 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/427.17 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 427.17 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 98,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,584.23/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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