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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 478.56 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 478.56 and 230.39 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 478.56 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/478.56 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 478.56 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 110,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,255.44/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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