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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.42 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.42 and 232.72 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.42 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.42 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.42 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 107,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,847.10/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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