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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.60 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.60 and 230.80 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.60 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.60 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.60 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 80,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,456.88/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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