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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 347.46 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 347.46 and 208.97 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 347.46 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/347.46 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 347.46 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 72,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,608.72/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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