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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 318 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 318 and 204.38 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 318 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/318 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 318 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 64,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,992.84/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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