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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.57, 467.57 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.57, 467.57 and 230.61 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.57 : 467.57 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.57/467.57 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.57x = 467.57 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.57x = 107,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.32/311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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