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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 470.93 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 470.93 and 230.70 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 470.93 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/470.93 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 470.93 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 108,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,642.40/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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