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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324 and 230.58 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 74,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,707.92/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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