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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 456.61 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 456.61 and 230.90 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 456.61 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/456.61 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 456.61 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 105,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,432.04/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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