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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 344.94 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 344.94 and 218.12 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 344.94 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/344.94 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 344.94 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 75,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238.31/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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