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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345 and 218.48 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 75,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,375.60/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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