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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.04 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.04 and 230.08 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.04 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.04 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.04 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 107,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,913.23/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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