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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 345.56 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 345.56 and 211.92 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 345.56 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/345.56 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 345.56 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 73,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,230.02/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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