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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 344.79 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 344.79 and 199.56 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 344.79 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/344.79 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 344.79 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 68,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806.29/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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