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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.94 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.94 and 230.94 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.94 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.94 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.94 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 108,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,066.06/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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