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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 474.84 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 474.84 and 230.02 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 474.84 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/474.84 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 474.84 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 109,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,222.70/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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