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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 316.95 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 316.95 and 199.18 is: 274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 316.95 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/316.95 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 316.95 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 63,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,128.52/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.04

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