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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 317.96 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 317.96 and 215.04 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 317.96 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/317.96 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 317.96 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 68,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,374.12/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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