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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 345.44 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 345.44 and 210.14 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 345.44 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/345.44 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 345.44 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 72,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,590.57/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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