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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 470.79 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 470.79 and 230.80 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 470.79 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/470.79 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 470.79 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 108,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658.33/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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