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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 344.34 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 344.34 and 196.88 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 344.34 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/344.34 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 344.34 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 67,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791.94/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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