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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 480.69 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 480.69 and 230.64 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 480.69 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/480.69 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 480.69 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 110,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,866.34/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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