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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 346.32 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 346.32 and 202.04 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 346.32 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/346.32 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 346.32 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 69,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,970.49/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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