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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.79 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.79 and 205.94 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.79 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.79 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.79 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 71,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,004.33/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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