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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 467.84 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 467.84 and 231.04 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 467.84 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/467.84 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 467.84 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 108,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,089.75/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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