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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 467.60 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 467.60 and 230.30 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 467.60 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/467.60 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 467.60 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 107,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,688.28/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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