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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 463.48 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 463.48 and 231.61 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 463.48 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/463.48 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 463.48 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 107,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,345.15/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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