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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.35, 343.82 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.35, 343.82 and 211.11 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.35 : 343.82 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.35/343.82 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.35x = 343.82 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.35x = 72,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583.24/230.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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