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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 470.79 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 470.79 and 230.60 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 470.79 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/470.79 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 470.79 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 108,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,561.82/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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