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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.38 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.38 and 230.81 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.38 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.38 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.38 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 81,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,103.47/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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