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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.70 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.70 and 208.35 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.70 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.70 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.70 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 71,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,818.25/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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