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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 346.29 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 346.29 and 230.73 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 346.29 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/346.29 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 346.29 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 79,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,899.49/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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