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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 344.30 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 344.30 and 213.73 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 344.30 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/344.30 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 344.30 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 73,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587.24/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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