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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 342.82 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 342.82 and 226.93 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 342.82 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/342.82 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 342.82 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 77,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796.14/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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