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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 346.21 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 346.21 and 213.39 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 346.21 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/346.21 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 346.21 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 73,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,877.22/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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