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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 468.99 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 468.99 and 231.46 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 468.99 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/468.99 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 468.99 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 108,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,551.25/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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