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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.44 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.44 and 190.36 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.44 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.44 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.44 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 65,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,948.32/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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