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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.83, 343.70 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.83, 343.70 and 229.21 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.83 : 343.70 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.83/343.70 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.83x = 343.70 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.83x = 78,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778.33/230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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