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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.28 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.28 and 218.14 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.28 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.28 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.28 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 75,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,101.24/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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