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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.12 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.12 and 230.75 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.12 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.12 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.12 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 109,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,864.69/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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