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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.46 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.46 and 230.06 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.46 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.46 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.46 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 73,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,725.03/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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