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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 318.84 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 318.84 and 213.52 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 318.84 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/318.84 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 318.84 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 68,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078.72/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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