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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.23 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.23 and 230.54 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.23 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.23 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.23 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 107,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,943.98/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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