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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.36 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.36 and 230.66 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.36 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.36 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.36 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 80,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,583.38/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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