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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 470.22 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 470.22 and 230.28 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 470.22 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/470.22 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 470.22 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 108,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,282.26/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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