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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 343.54 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 343.54 and 204.12 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 343.54 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/343.54 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 343.54 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 70,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,123.64/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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