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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 466.93 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 466.93 and 231.11 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 466.93 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/466.93 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 466.93 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 107,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,912.19/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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