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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 315.73 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 315.73 and 226.18 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 315.73 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/315.73 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 315.73 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 71,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,411.81/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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