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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.75 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.75 and 230.14 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.75 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.75 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.75 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 109,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.39/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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