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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 345.81 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 345.81 and 218.49 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 345.81 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/345.81 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 345.81 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 75,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,556.03/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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