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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 407.99 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 407.99 and 230.70 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 407.99 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/407.99 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 407.99 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 94,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,122.14/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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