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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.48 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.48 and 206.12 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.48 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.48 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.48 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 71,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,210.34/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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