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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 318.48 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 318.48 and 206.32 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 318.48 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/318.48 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 318.48 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 65,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708.79/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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