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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.02 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.02 and 208.14 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.02 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.02 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.02 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 72,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020.60/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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