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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.83 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.83 and 230.64 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.83 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.83 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.83 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 108,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,592.23/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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