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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 319 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 319 and 226.72 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 319 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/319 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 319 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 72,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323.68/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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