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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345.60 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345.60 and 208.92 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345.60 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345.60 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345.60 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 72,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,202.75/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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