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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 466.86 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 466.86 and 231.16 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 466.86 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/466.86 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 466.86 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 107,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,919.36/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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