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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 317.58 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 317.58 and 206.64 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 317.58 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/317.58 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 317.58 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 65,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,624.73/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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