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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 344.43 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 344.43 and 203.46 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 344.43 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/344.43 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 344.43 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 70,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,077.73/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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