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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 326.02 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 326.02 and 230.98 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 326.02 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/326.02 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 326.02 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 75,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,304.10/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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