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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 384.21 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 384.21 and 230.14 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 384.21 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/384.21 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 384.21 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 88,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422.09/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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