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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.33, 469.60 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.33, 469.60 and 230.02 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.33 : 469.60 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.33/469.60 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.33x = 469.60 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.33x = 108,017.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,017.39/340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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