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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 520.61 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 520.61 and 230.09 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 520.61 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/520.61 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 520.61 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 119,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,785.13/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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