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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 467.70 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 467.70 and 230.55 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 467.70 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/467.70 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 467.70 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 107,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.26/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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