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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 453.14 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 453.14 and 230 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 453.14 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/453.14 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 453.14 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 104,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,221.05/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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