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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 469.23 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 469.23 and 231.29 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 469.23 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/469.23 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 469.23 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 108,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,528.45/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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