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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 344.52 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 344.52 and 204.81 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 344.52 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/344.52 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 344.52 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 70,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,561.14/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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