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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.80, 467.70 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.80, 467.70 and 230.80 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.80 : 467.70 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.80/467.70 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.80x = 467.70 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.80x = 107,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,945.16/311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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