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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.63 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.63 and 232.65 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.63 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.63 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.63 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 108,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,095.01/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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