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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.16 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.16 and 230.21 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.16 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.16 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.16 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 109,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,383.06/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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