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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 470.10 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 470.10 and 230.50 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 470.10 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/470.10 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 470.10 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 108,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,358.05/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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