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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 464.57 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 464.57 and 232.74 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 464.57 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/464.57 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 464.57 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 108,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,123.73/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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