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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 344.35 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 344.35 and 210.23 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 344.35 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/344.35 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 344.35 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 72,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,392.70/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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