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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 346.12 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 346.12 and 228.82 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 346.12 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/346.12 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 346.12 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 79,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199.18/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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