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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 344.16 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 344.16 and 182.16 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 344.16 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/344.16 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 344.16 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 62,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,692.19/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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