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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 466.98 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 466.98 and 230.24 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 466.98 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/466.98 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 466.98 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 107,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,517.48/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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