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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.31, 720.29 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.31, 720.29 and 230.12 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.31 : 720.29 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.31/720.29 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.31x = 720.29 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.31x = 165,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,753.13/480.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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