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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 478.52 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 478.52 and 230.34 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 478.52 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/478.52 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 478.52 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 110,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,222.30/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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