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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.93, 475.65 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.93, 475.65 and 230.31 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.93 : 475.65 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.93/475.65 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.93x = 475.65 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.93x = 109,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546.95/316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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