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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 346 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 346 and 221.10 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 346 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/346 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 346 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 76,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500.60/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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