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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 344.26 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 344.26 and 203.60 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 344.26 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/344.26 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 344.26 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 70,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,091.34/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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