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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 471.26 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 471.26 and 230.50 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 471.26 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/471.26 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 471.26 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 108,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,625.43/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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