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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 346.97 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 346.97 and 210.98 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 346.97 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/346.97 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 346.97 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 73,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,200.94/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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