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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 344.34 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 344.34 and 175.86 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 344.34 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/344.34 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 344.34 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 60,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,555.63/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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