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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 344.94 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 344.94 and 217.55 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 344.94 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/344.94 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 344.94 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 75,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,041.70/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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