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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 346 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 346 and 206.13 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 346 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/346 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 346 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 71,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,320.98/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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