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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 480.06 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 480.06 and 230.01 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 480.06 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/480.06 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 480.06 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 110,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,416.20/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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