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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.46 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.46 and 230.42 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.46 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.46 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.46 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 107,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,712.13/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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