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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 345.38 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 345.38 and 185.44 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 345.38 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/345.38 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 345.38 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 64,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,047.27/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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