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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.77 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.77 and 230.53 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 470.77 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/470.77 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 470.77 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 108,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,526.61/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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