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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 463.82 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 463.82 and 232.58 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 463.82 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/463.82 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 463.82 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 107,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,876.42/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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