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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 346.41 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 346.41 and 213.18 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 346.41 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/346.41 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 346.41 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 73,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,847.68/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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