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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 480.75 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 480.75 and 230.20 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 480.75 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/480.75 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 480.75 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 110,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,668.65/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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