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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 345.38 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 345.38 and 199.76 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 345.38 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/345.38 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 345.38 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 68,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,993.11/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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