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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 343.60 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 343.60 and 205.88 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 343.60 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/343.60 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 343.60 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 70,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,740.37/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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