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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 343.73 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 343.73 and 213.28 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 343.73 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/343.73 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 343.73 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 73,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310.73/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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