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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 344.30 and 204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 344.30 and 204.69 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 344.30 = 204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/344.30 = 204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 344.30 × 204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 70,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473.74/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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