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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 344.28 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 344.28 and 204.70 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 344.28 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/344.28 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 344.28 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 70,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474.12/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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