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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 480.45 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 480.45 and 230.28 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 480.45 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/480.45 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 480.45 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 110,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,636.87/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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