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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 471.56 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 471.56 and 231.58 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 471.56 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/471.56 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 471.56 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 109,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,203.26/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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