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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 470.53 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 470.53 and 230.60 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 470.53 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/470.53 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 470.53 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 108,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,504.22/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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