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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 345.60 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 345.60 and 134.20 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 345.60 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/345.60 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 345.60 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 46,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379.52/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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