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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 467.58 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 467.58 and 230.54 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 467.58 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/467.58 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 467.58 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 107,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,795.89/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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