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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 348.19 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 348.19 and 230.68 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 348.19 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/348.19 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 348.19 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 80,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,320.47/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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