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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 470.46 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 470.46 and 230.53 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 470.46 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/470.46 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 470.46 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 108,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,455.14/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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