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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 320.30 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 320.30 and 223.76 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 320.30 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/320.30 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 320.30 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 71,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670.33/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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