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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.44 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.44 and 190.08 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.44 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.44 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.44 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 65,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,661.24/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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