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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 463.95 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 463.95 and 233.20 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 463.95 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/463.95 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 463.95 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 108,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,193.14/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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