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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.91 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.91 and 199.23 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.91 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.91 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.91 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 68,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,716.42/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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