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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 346.02 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 346.02 and 215.70 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 346.02 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/346.02 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 346.02 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 74,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.51/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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