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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 327.13 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 327.13 and 230.72 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 327.13 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/327.13 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 327.13 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 75,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,475.43/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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