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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 347.01 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 347.01 and 213.16 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 347.01 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/347.01 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 347.01 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 73,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,968.65/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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