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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.34 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.34 and 175.30 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.34 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.34 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.34 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 55,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804.13/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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