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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 318.48 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 318.48 and 206.07 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 318.48 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/318.48 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 318.48 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 65,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,629.17/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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