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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 318.15 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 318.15 and 204.21 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 318.15 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/318.15 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 318.15 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 64,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,969.41/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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