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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 470.84 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 470.84 and 230.82 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 470.84 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/470.84 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 470.84 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 108,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,679.29/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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