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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 475.98 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 475.98 and 230.58 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 475.98 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/475.98 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 475.98 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 109,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,751.47/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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