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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 333.64 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 333.64 and 230.60 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 333.64 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/333.64 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 333.64 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 76,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,937.38/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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