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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 470.60 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 470.60 and 230.66 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 470.60 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/470.60 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 470.60 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 108,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,545.09/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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