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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 343.20 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 343.20 and 205.25 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 343.20 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/343.20 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 343.20 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 70,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.08/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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