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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 475.41 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 475.41 and 230.09 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 475.41 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/475.41 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 475.41 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 109,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,384.71/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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