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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 469.34 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 469.34 and 231.29 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 469.34 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/469.34 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 469.34 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 108,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,553.65/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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