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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 304.20 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 304.20 and 230.40 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 304.20 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/304.20 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 304.20 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 70,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087.68/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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