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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 346.17 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 346.17 and 208.06 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 346.17 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/346.17 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 346.17 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 72,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,024.13/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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