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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.25 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.25 and 231.32 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.25 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.25 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.25 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 108,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,778.23/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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