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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.94 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.94 and 230.55 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 470.94 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/470.94 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 470.94 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 108,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,575.22/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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