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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 470.68 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 470.68 and 230.77 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 470.68 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/470.68 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 470.68 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 108,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,618.82/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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