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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 463.86 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 463.86 and 233.15 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 463.86 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/463.86 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 463.86 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 108,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146.64/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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