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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 465.31 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 465.31 and 232.83 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 465.31 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/465.31 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 465.31 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 108,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.13/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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