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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 344.16 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 344.16 and 229.32 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 344.16 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/344.16 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 344.16 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 78,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,922.77/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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