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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 480.34 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 480.34 and 230.27 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 480.34 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/480.34 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 480.34 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 110,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.34/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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