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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 468.95 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 468.95 and 230.63 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 468.95 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/468.95 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 468.95 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 108,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,151.59/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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