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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.81 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.81 and 230.58 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.81 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.81 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.81 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 108,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,559.95/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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