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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 466.68 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 466.68 and 230.48 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 466.68 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/466.68 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 466.68 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 107,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,560.41/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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