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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 468.84 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 468.84 and 231.61 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 468.84 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/468.84 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 468.84 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 108,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,587.31/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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