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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 346.11 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 346.11 and 213.32 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 346.11 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/346.11 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 346.11 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 73,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,830.45/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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