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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 471.02 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 471.02 and 230.76 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 471.02 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/471.02 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 471.02 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 108,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,691.42/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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