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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 319.87 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 319.87 and 230.09 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 319.87 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/319.87 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 319.87 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 73,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597.58/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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