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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 470.70 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 470.70 and 230.25 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 470.70 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/470.70 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 470.70 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 108,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,378.68/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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