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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 470.62 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 470.62 and 230.58 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 470.62 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/470.62 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 470.62 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 108,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,515.56/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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