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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 470.19 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 470.19 and 230.27 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 470.19 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/470.19 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 470.19 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 108,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,271.29/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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