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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 334.48 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 334.48 and 230.80 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 334.48 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/334.48 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 334.48 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 77,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,197.98/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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