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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.20 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.20 and 218.20 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.20 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.20 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.20 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 75,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,540.84/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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