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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 346.38 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 346.38 and 216.34 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 346.38 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/346.38 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 346.38 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 74,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,935.85/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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