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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 467.54 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 467.54 and 230.09 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 467.54 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/467.54 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 467.54 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 107,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,575.68/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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