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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.52 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.52 and 205.64 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.52 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.52 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.52 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 71,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,258.37/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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