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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 344.74 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 344.74 and 175.36 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 344.74 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/344.74 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 344.74 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 60,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,452.67/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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