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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 480.60 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 480.60 and 230.39 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 480.60 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/480.60 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 480.60 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 110,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,723.03/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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