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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.37 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.37 and 205.37 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.37 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.37 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.37 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 71,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,131.25/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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