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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 325.14 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 325.14 and 230.10 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 325.14 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/325.14 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 325.14 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 74,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,814.71/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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