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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.59, 475.90 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.59, 475.90 and 230.71 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.59 : 475.90 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.59/475.90 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.59x = 475.90 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.59x = 109,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,794.89/317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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