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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 467.72 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 467.72 and 230.24 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 467.72 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/467.72 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 467.72 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 107,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,687.85/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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