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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 346.73 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 346.73 and 201.61 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 346.73 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/346.73 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 346.73 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 69,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,905.77/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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