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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 345.67 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 345.67 and 223.12 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 345.67 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/345.67 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 345.67 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 77,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,125.76/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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