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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 469.20 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 469.20 and 230.82 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 469.20 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/469.20 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 469.20 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 108,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,300.74/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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