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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 322.80 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 322.80 and 230.40 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 322.80 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/322.80 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 322.80 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 74,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.12/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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