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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 346.64 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 346.64 and 228.60 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 346.64 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/346.64 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 346.64 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 79,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,240.76/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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