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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 346.13 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 346.13 and 213.25 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 346.13 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/346.13 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 346.13 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 73,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,812.22/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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