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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.88 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.88 and 230.85 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.88 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.88 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.88 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 108,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,010.10/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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