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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 479.10 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 479.10 and 230.64 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 479.10 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/479.10 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 479.10 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 110,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499.62/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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