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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 469.97 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 469.97 and 230.05 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 469.97 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/469.97 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 469.97 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 108,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,116.60/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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