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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 343.78 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 343.78 and 212.02 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 343.78 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/343.78 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 343.78 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 72,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,885.46/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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