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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.04 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.04 and 230.28 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.04 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.04 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.04 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 108,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,240.81/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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