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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 346.02 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 346.02 and 213.27 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 346.02 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/346.02 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 346.02 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 73,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,795.69/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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