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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 480.73 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 480.73 and 230.20 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 480.73 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/480.73 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 480.73 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 110,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,664.05/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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