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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 470.31 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 470.31 and 230.82 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 470.31 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/470.31 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 470.31 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 108,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,556.95/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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