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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 345.50 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 345.50 and 220.44 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 345.50 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/345.50 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 345.50 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 76,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162.02/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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