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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345 and 217.16 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 74,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,920.20/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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