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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 318.34 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 318.34 and 215.88 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 318.34 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/318.34 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 318.34 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 68,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,723.24/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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