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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.78 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.78 and 230.58 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.78 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.78 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.78 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 81,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113.43/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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