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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 467.84 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 467.84 and 230.29 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 467.84 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/467.84 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 467.84 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 107,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,738.87/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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