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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.30 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.30 and 230.50 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.30 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.30 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.30 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 109,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,326.15/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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