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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 346.14 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 346.14 and 223.08 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 346.14 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/346.14 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 346.14 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 77,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,216.91/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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