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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 342.90 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 342.90 and 223.83 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 342.90 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/342.90 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 342.90 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 76,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,751.31/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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