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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 468.96 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 468.96 and 231.42 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 468.96 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/468.96 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 468.96 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 108,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,526.72/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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