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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 480.68 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 480.68 and 230.51 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 480.68 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/480.68 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 480.68 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 110,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,803.32/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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