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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 426.14 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 426.14 and 230.64 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 426.14 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/426.14 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 426.14 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 98,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281.65/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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