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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 471.32 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 471.32 and 231.04 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 471.32 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/471.32 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 471.32 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 108,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893.77/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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