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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.97, 464.56 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.97, 464.56 and 232.33 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.97 : 464.56 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.97/464.56 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.97x = 464.56 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.97x = 107,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,931.22/309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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