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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 344.58 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 344.58 and 230.06 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 344.58 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/344.58 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 344.58 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 79,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,272.92/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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