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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 463.96 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 463.96 and 232.76 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 463.96 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/463.96 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 463.96 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 107,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,991.91/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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