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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 466.92 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 466.92 and 230.48 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 466.92 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/466.92 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 466.92 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 107,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,615.72/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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