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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 346.23 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 346.23 and 229.71 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 346.23 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/346.23 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 346.23 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 79,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.49/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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