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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 468.98 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 468.98 and 231.04 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 468.98 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/468.98 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 468.98 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 108,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,350.79/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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