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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 471 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 471 and 230.71 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 471 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/471 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 471 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 108,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,664.41/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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