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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 345.63 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 345.63 and 225.83 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 345.63 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/345.63 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 345.63 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 78,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.62/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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