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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 469.05 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 469.05 and 231.09 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 469.05 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/469.05 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 469.05 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 108,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,391.61/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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