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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 470.41 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 470.41 and 230.29 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 470.41 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/470.41 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 470.41 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 108,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.22/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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