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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 344.59 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 344.59 and 203.52 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 344.59 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/344.59 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 344.59 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 70,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130.96/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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