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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 467.71 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 467.71 and 231.26 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 467.71 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/467.71 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 467.71 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 108,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.70/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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