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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 346.09 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 346.09 and 211.42 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 346.09 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/346.09 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 346.09 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 73,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.35/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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