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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 317.58 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 317.58 and 215.95 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 317.58 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/317.58 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 317.58 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 68,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581.40/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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