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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 466.83 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 466.83 and 230.45 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 466.83 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/466.83 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 466.83 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 107,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,578.64/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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