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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 316.06 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 316.06 and 226.45 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 316.06 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/316.06 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 316.06 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 71,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,571.79/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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