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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 344.52 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 344.52 and 208.30 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 344.52 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/344.52 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 344.52 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 71,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,763.52/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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