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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 471.12 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 471.12 and 231.12 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 471.12 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/471.12 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 471.12 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 108,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,885.25/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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