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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 469.30 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 469.30 and 231.06 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 469.30 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/469.30 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 469.30 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 108,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,436.46/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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