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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 344.54 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 344.54 and 202.71 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 344.54 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/344.54 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 344.54 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 69,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,841.70/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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