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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 344.08 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 344.08 and 194.32 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 344.08 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/344.08 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 344.08 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 66,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861.63/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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