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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 469.41 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 469.41 and 231.42 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 469.41 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/469.41 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 469.41 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 108,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,630.27/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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