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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 345.62 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 345.62 and 208.16 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 345.62 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/345.62 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 345.62 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 71,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,941.49/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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