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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 477.14 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 477.14 and 230.61 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 477.14 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/477.14 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 477.14 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 110,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,033.26/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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