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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 467.73 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 467.73 and 230.41 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 467.73 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/467.73 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 467.73 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 107,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,769.67/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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