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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 469.62 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 469.62 and 230.32 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 469.62 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/469.62 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 469.62 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 108,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,162.88/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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