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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 315.73 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 315.73 and 226.20 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 315.73 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/315.73 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 315.73 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 71,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,415.42/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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