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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.26 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.26 and 201.96 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.26 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.26 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.26 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 69,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,930.67/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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