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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 348.32 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 348.32 and 228.31 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 348.32 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/348.32 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 348.32 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 79,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524.64/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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