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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 465.32 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 465.32 and 233.12 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 465.32 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/465.32 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 465.32 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 108,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,475.40/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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