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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 465.36 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 465.36 and 230.16 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 465.36 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/465.36 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 465.36 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 107,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,107.26/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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